What is Sandy short for?
In old records, Sandy is usually short for Alexander. It can also stand for Alexandra, Sandra, and Cassandra, and others. You will find it in Scottish and American records, chiefly 1700s-1900s. The Sandy-to-Alexander jump is easy to miss, so it is worth searching both when you hit a dead end.
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Not always. Sandy most often stands for Alexander, but it also appears for Alexandra, Sandra, and Cassandra. Confirm against the actual record before you rely on it.
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